Japan seems to suffer more than its fair share of natural disasters, and this past summer was especially bad. In addition to two earthquakes that resulted in considerable damage, there were strong storms that killed dozens and forced thousands to flee their homes.
Some people ...

The summer this year in eastern Japan proved to be the hottest on record since 1946, the Meteorological Agency said Monday.
The average temperature in the region in the three-month period from June to August exceeded the average level seen across past records by 1.7 ...

Ninety-six people died of heatstroke in Tokyo's 23 wards in July, nearly a fourfold increase from the same month last year, the Tokyo Medical Examiner's Office said Wednesday.
The figure far outstripped the 25 people who died of heatstroke in July last year, with reports ...

Grabbing your own grill and heading out to your preferred park or public space is the traditional way to approach barbecuing but in recent years, new spaces to barbecue in Tokyo and its surrounding areas have popped up for people of all grilling levels.

So you're in the mood for a nice little barbecue evening with a few pals.
Not the low 'n' slow, long-time-smoking, American roots type of 'cue, but a "throw a shrimp on the barbie" type affair, maybe with some prime scallops, jidori chicken wings and ...

It's hot out. Accordingly, everyone is seeking out cooler treats to get them through a summer that hasn't even fully settled in yet. Coca-Cola Japan is betting that people need a fix of cool in 2018, and have introduced a new product that takes ...

Sapporo balances a vibrant city feel with the quieter reprieves of lush parks, dense forests and meandering trails that speak to Hokkaido's nature-centric reputation. One minute you're fighting crowds at a fish market and the next you're listening to birds chirping in the Japanese ...